JP2002251624A - System, method, and program for arranging object, and recording medium for recording program for arranging object - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To securely and effectively arrange many objects. SOLUTION: A system for arranging an object includes a means for displaying an object arrangeable area, a means for arranging a global grid line over an entire arrangeable area, a means for arranging a local grid line limited in a local area in the arrangeable area, a means for specifying a position of the object, and a means for arranging the object of which a position is specified by sticking to either or both of the global grid line and the local grid line.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to an object arrangement system, an object arrangement method, an object arrangement program, and a recording medium on which the object arrangement program is recorded.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When an object is arranged in an area where an object can be arranged by using a computer, generally, a grid line is arranged in the area where the object can be arranged, and the position of the object is determined with reference to the grid line. A technique of adsorbing and arranging on a line is known.

[0003]

However, in the prior art, the grid lines extend over the entire area where the grid can be arranged, and exist in unnecessary places. For this reason, when arranging a large number of objects, the grid lines become finer like a mesh, making it more difficult to use for positioning, regardless of whether grid lines are used or not.
Problems such as inducing placement errors occurred, and there were many restrictions on the use of grid lines.

For example, as shown in FIG. 1, when a plurality of rectangular objects are arranged in the arrangable area 1, the grid lines are as shown in FIG. 2, which is complicated and difficult to use. For this reason, when arranging the objects, it is difficult to determine which grid line should be used to determine the positions of the objects.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned drawbacks of the related art, and has as its object to enable a large number of objects to be arranged reliably and efficiently.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, first, means for displaying an area where an object can be arranged and a global grid line extending over the entire area where the object can be arranged are provided. Means for arranging, means for arranging a local grid line limited to a local area within the arrangable area, means for specifying a position of an object, and an object for which a position has been specified, as a global grid line or a local grid line. Means for adsorbing and arranging the object on one or both of them.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, a step of displaying an area where an object can be arranged, a step of arranging a global grid line extending over the entire area of the area, and a local grid limited to a local area within the area where the object can be arranged. A step of arranging a line, a step of specifying a position of an object, and a step of adsorbing and arranging the object whose position is specified on one or both of a global grid line and a local grid line. This is a featured object arrangement method.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, a procedure for displaying an area where the object can be arranged, a procedure for arranging a global grid line extending over the entire area where the object can be arranged, and a local grid limited to a local area within the area where the object can be arranged. A computer executes a procedure of arranging a line, a procedure of designating a position of an object, and a procedure of adsorbing and arranging a designated object on one or both of a global grid line and a local grid line. This is an object arrangement program that is characterized by having

According to the present invention, a procedure for displaying an area where the object can be arranged, a procedure for arranging a global grid line extending over the entire area where the object can be arranged, and a local grid limited to a local area within the area where the object can be arranged. A computer executes a procedure of arranging a line, a procedure of designating a position of an object, and a procedure of adsorbing and arranging a designated object on one or both of a global grid line and a local grid line. This is a recording medium on which is recorded an object arrangement program.

[0010]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

1: Hardware Configuration of the System of the Present Invention As shown in FIG. 3, the system of the present invention includes at least a central processing unit, a main storage device, an auxiliary storage device, an input device, and a display device. , These devices are computers connected by a bus.

The central processing unit is a device that executes a program.

The main storage device is a device for temporarily storing data and programs so that the central processing unit executes the programs.

The auxiliary storage device is a device for permanently storing data and programs.

The input device is a device for inputting information (data) such as a keyboard and a mouse.

The display device is a device for temporarily displaying and outputting information (data) such as a CRT display or a liquid crystal display.

The auxiliary storage device stores at least an object arrangement program as a program.

The program stored in the auxiliary storage device is executed by the central processing unit by being loaded into the main storage device.

In the auxiliary storage device, various setting information such as a global grid line and a local grid line may be stored as data. These save setting information when a global grid line, a local grid line, and the like are set in the system of the present invention in the past. In this specification, for the sake of simplicity, the setting information stored in the auxiliary storage device is also referred to as existing setting information.

2: Global Grid and Local Grid In order to specifically show the global grid and local, which are the most important features of the present invention, using the system of the present invention,
An example of a process of arranging a global grid and a local grid line for arranging the object group shown in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

First, as shown in FIG. 4, the global grid lines 11 to 14 are manually arranged in the object arrangement area 10 using an input device. here,
The manual means that the input device points to a position at which the global grid line is arranged, and the global grid line is arranged at that position.

Next, as shown in FIG. 5, a local grid line 16 and a local grid line 17 are manually arranged in a local area 15 surrounded by global grid lines 11 to 14 using an input device. Here, "manually" means that a local grid line is pointed to by the input device in the same manner as the global grid line, and the local grid line is located at that point.

Next, as shown in FIG. 6, a local grid line 19 is manually arranged in a local area 18 surrounded by global grid lines 12 to 14 and a local grid line 17 using an input device. Global grid line 11-12 and local grid line 1
A local grid line 21 is arranged in a local area 20 surrounded by 6 and the global grid line 14.

Next, as shown in FIG. 7, a local area 31 surrounded by global grid lines 13 to 14, a local grid line 17, and a local grid line 19, a global grid line 12
, A local area 32 surrounded by local grid lines 17 and 19, a local area 33 surrounded by global grid lines 12, global grid lines 14 and local grid lines 16 to 17, and a global grid line 11. Area 3 surrounded by global grid lines 14, local grid lines 16, and local grid lines 21
4. Local grid lines are arranged in each of the local areas 35 surrounded by the global grid lines 11 to 12, the local grid lines 16, and the local grid lines 21.

The local grid lines in the local area 31 are obtained by designating the local area 31 to be divided into two by two by using an input device. A local grid line in the local area 32 is 3 cm wide by 3 cm long using an input device.
cm, and the smallest square surrounded by the local grid group is a square of 3 cm in width and 3 cm in height. The local grid in the local area 33 is
In this case, the input device is used to specify the division of the horizontal direction into the vertical direction and the vertical direction. The local grid lines in the local area 34 are designated by numerical values of 6 cm in width and 3 cm in height using an input device, and the smallest rectangle surrounded by the local grid group is a rectangle of 6 cm in width and 3 cm in height. . The local grid line in the local area 35 is obtained by specifying a numerical value of 6 cm in width and 6 cm in height using an input device,
The smallest square surrounded by the local grid group is a square having a width of 6 cm and a length of 6 cm.

Finally, in FIG. 7, if the inside of the rectangle is designated as the position of each object using the input device, the objects are arranged so as to be attracted to the global or local grid lines surrounding the designated rectangle. Is done.

FIG. 7 in which global grid lines and local grid lines are arranged by the system of the present invention,
Compared with FIG. 2 in which the conventional grid lines are arranged, it is understood that in the present invention, it is extremely easy to specify the position where the object is arranged.

As understood from the above example, the global grid line is a grid line arranged over the entire area where the object can be arranged, and is equivalent to a conventional grid line. On the contrary,
The local grid line is a grid line that is arranged so as to be limited to a local area within the area where the object can be arranged.

In the examples of FIGS. 4 to 7, the local grid lines are arranged in the local area surrounded only by the global grid or the local area surrounded by the global grid and the local grid grid. A local grid line may be arranged in a specified local area. This means that a local grid line is further arranged in the newly formed local area by arranging the local grid line in the local area.

The local area can be moved,
Adjustments such as deformation and size change are made. Furthermore, the local area may be arbitrarily created independently of the already arranged global or local grid lines. Also in this case, a local grid line is arranged in the local area.

Although the global grid line and the local grid line have been described as examples of horizontal or vertical lines, various other grid types such as oblique lines, radial lines, circles, ellipses, rectangles, and trapezoids have been described. May be used. FIG. 8 shows an example in which objects are arranged by using global grid lines and local grid lines obtained by combining radial straight lines and concentric circles.

It is also possible to adopt a layer structure in the allocable area and arrange global grid lines and local grid lines for each layer. Further, a layer structure may be adopted in the local area, and a local grid line may be arranged for each layer. In these cases, the visibility of the layer is specified by the setting.

The global or local grid lines are not only manually placed, but also moved, deleted, and the like. The movement is performed by using an input device to indicate a moving global or local grid line and to indicate a destination position. Similarly, deletion is done by using the input device to point to a moving global or local grid line.

3: Flow of Processing Related to Object Placement An example of a flow of processing related to object placement performed using a global grid line and a local grid line will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This processing is performed by loading the object placement program from the auxiliary storage device to the main storage device and executing the program by the central processing unit.

STEP 1: The system of the present invention displays an area where arrangement is possible.

STEP2: If a new global grid line needs to be arranged, the process proceeds to STEP3.
If a new local grid line needs to be arranged, the process proceeds to STEP16. If neither a global grid line nor a local grid line needs to be newly arranged, the process proceeds to STEP32.

STEP 3: When manually arranging the global grid lines, the process proceeds to STEP 4. To arrange global grid lines by other than manual method, use S
Proceed to TEP5.

STEP4: The user specifies a grid type using the input device, and further points to a position in the arrangable area where the global grid line is to be arranged. Let it be placed. It returns to STEP2.

STEP 5: Among the existing setting information of the global grid lines (setting information stored in the auxiliary storage device), there are those in which the global grid lines are not arranged in the allocable area according to the setting information.
If so, go to STEP6. On the other hand, among the existing setting information of the global grid lines (setting information stored in the auxiliary storage device), there is no global grid line arranged in the allocable area according to the setting information, or even if there is one, it is not used. Then S
Proceed to TEP7.

STEP 6: The user uses the input device to select one of the existing setting information of the global grid line.
By designating the use of the global grid lines that are not arranged in the allocable area according to the setting information, the system according to the present invention arranges the global grid lines according to the designated setting information. S
Return to TEP2.

STEP7: If a global grid line is to be arranged by division designation, the operation proceeds to STEP8.
If a global grid line is to be arranged by specifying a numerical value, the process proceeds to STEP12.

STEP 8: The user specifies the grid type using the input device. The designation of the grid type is the designation of the type of the global grid line, such as a horizontal line and a vertical line, or a concentric circle with a radial line, as described above.

STEP 9: The user uses the input device to input a designation for dividing the layout area. The designation of the number of divisions is, for example, the designation of the number of vertical and horizontal divisions of the allocable area if the designated grid type is a horizontal line or a vertical line. For example, if the designated grid type is a radial line and a concentric circle, the number of divisions in the r-direction and the θ-direction of polar coordinates with the center of the circle as the origin is specified.

STEP 10: The user inputs the name of a global grid line arranged according to the designation of the grid type and the designation of division. This name is stored in the auxiliary storage device as setting information together with the designation of the grid type and the designation of division.

STEP11: The system according to the present invention performs the following according to the grid type designation and the division designation in the setting information.
Place a global grid line in the placeable area. It returns to STEP2.

STEP 12: The user specifies the grid type using the input device. The designation of the grid type is the designation of the type of the global grid line, such as a horizontal line and a vertical line, or a concentric circle with a radial line, as described above.

STEP 13: The user inputs a numerical designation using the input device. In this numerical specification, the unit is specified together with the numerical value. For example, if the specified grid type is horizontal and vertical, the spacing between horizontal lines,
And the distance between the vertical lines, which are also the length and width of the smallest rectangle surrounded by the arranged global grid lines. Further, for example, if the designated grid type is a concentric circle with the radiation straight line, it is the distance between the radii of the circles in the r direction of the polar coordinates with the circle as the origin, and the angle between the radiation lines in the θ direction of the polar coordinate.

STEP 14: The user inputs the name of the global grid line arranged according to the designation of the grid type and the designation of the numerical value. This name is stored in the auxiliary storage device as setting information together with the designation of the grid type and the designation of the numerical value.

STEP15: The system according to the present invention, according to the specification of the grid type and the numerical value in the setting information,
Place a global grid line in the placeable area. It returns to STEP2.

STEP 16: The user selects a local area using the input device. The local area is surrounded by one or both of the global grid line and the local grid line, or is otherwise created independently of the grid lines. If there is no appropriate local area, a new local area may be created and a newly created local area may be selected.

STEP 17: When manually arranging the local grid lines, the process proceeds to STEP 18. If you want to place local grid lines using a method other than manual,
Proceed to TEP19.

STEP 18: The user designates a grid type using the input device, and further designates a position in the local area where the local grid line is to be arranged, thereby arranging the local grid line at that position in the system of the present invention. Let it. Proceed to STEP30.

STEP 19: Among the existing setting information of the local grid lines (setting information stored in the auxiliary storage device), there is one in which the local grid line is not arranged in the local area according to the setting information, and is used. If so, proceed to STEP20. On the other hand, among the existing setting information of the local grid line, if there is no local grid line arranged in the local area according to the setting information or if there is no local grid line, use S.
Proceed to TEP21.

STEP 20: The user uses the input device to arrange the local grid lines in the local area according to the setting information among the existing setting information of the local grid lines (setting information stored in the auxiliary storage device). By specifying what to use from those that are not
The local grid lines are arranged in the system of the present invention according to the designated setting information. Proceed to STEP30.

STEP 21: If a local grid line is to be arranged by division designation, the operation proceeds to STEP 22. If a global grid line is to be arranged by specifying a numerical value, the process proceeds to STEP26.

STEP 22: The user specifies the grid type using the input device. As described above, the designation of the grid type is the designation of the type of the local grid line, such as a horizontal line and a vertical line, or a concentric circle with a radial line.

STEP 23: The user inputs a local area division designation using the input device. The designation of the number of divisions is, for example, the designation of the number of vertical and horizontal divisions of the local area if the designated grid type is a horizontal line or a vertical line. For example, if the designated grid type is a radial line and a concentric circle, the number of divisions in the r-direction and the θ-direction of polar coordinates with the center of the circle as the origin is specified.

STEP 24: The user inputs the name of the local grid line arranged according to the designation of the grid type and the designation of division. This name is stored in the auxiliary storage device as setting information together with the designation of the grid type and the designation of division.

STEP 25: The system of the present invention follows the grid type designation and the division designation in the setting information.
Place a local grid line in the local area. ST
Proceed to EP30.

STEP 26: The user specifies the grid type using the input device. As described above, the designation of the grid type is the designation of the type of the local grid line, such as a horizontal line and a vertical line, or a concentric circle with a radial line.

STEP 27: The user inputs a numerical designation using the input device. In this numerical specification, the unit is specified together with the numerical value. For example, if the specified grid type is horizontal and vertical, the spacing between horizontal lines,
And the distance between the vertical lines, which are also the length and width of the smallest rectangle surrounded by the arranged local grid lines. Further, for example, if the designated grid type is a concentric circle with the radiation straight line, it is the distance between the radii of the circles in the r direction of the polar coordinates with the circle as the origin, and the angle between the radiation lines in the θ direction of the polar coordinate.

(Step 28) The user inputs the name of the local grid line arranged according to the designation of the grid type and the designation of the numerical value. This name is stored in the auxiliary storage device as setting information together with the designation of the grid type and the designation of the numerical value.

STEP 29: The system of the present invention follows the specification of the grid type and the numerical value in the setting information.
Place a local grid line in the local area. ST
Proceed to EP30.

STEP30: Adjustment of local area (movement,
STEP3, if necessary)
Proceed to 1. If adjustment of the local area (movement, deformation, change of size, etc.) is not necessary, the process returns to STEP2.

STEP 31: The user selects a local area to be adjusted using the input device, and adjusts (moves, deforms, changes the size, etc.) the selected local area. STE
Return to P2.

(Step 32) The user designates a position at which the object is to be arranged by using the input device by relying on the global grid line or the local grid line. Then, the system of the present invention arranges the object by adsorbing it on a global grid line or a local grid line around the designated position. Go to END.

[0067]

According to the system of the present invention, in addition to a global grid line extending over the entire area where the object can be arranged, a local grid line limited to a local area within the area where the object can be arranged can also be arranged. There is an effect that it is possible to arrange necessary and sufficient grid lines.

As a result, according to the present invention, even if there are a large number of objects, the grid lines for arranging them are simple and clear, so that there is an effect that a large number of objects can be arranged reliably and efficiently.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an arrangement of a plurality of objects.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing a conventional grid line for arranging a plurality of objects as shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing a hardware configuration of the system of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a case where global grid lines 11 to 14 are arranged in an area where arrangement is possible in the system of the present invention.

5 is a diagram showing a case where a local grid line 16 and a local grid line 17 are arranged in a local area 15 starting from FIG. 4 in the system of the present invention.

6 is a diagram showing a case where the local grid 19 is arranged in the local area 18 and the local grid 21 is arranged in the local area 20, starting from FIG.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a case where local grid lines are arranged in local areas 31 to 35 starting from FIG. 6 in the system of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a diagram when objects are arranged using a global grid line and a local grid line formed by radial lines and concentric circles in the system of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a flow of processing related to object arrangement performed using a global grid line and a local grid line in the system of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Arrangeable area 2 ... Object 3 ... Grid line 10 ... Arrangeable area 11 ... Global grid line 12 ... Global grid line 13 ... Global grid line 14 ... Global grid line 15 ... Local area 16 ... Local grid line 17 ... Local grid Line 18 Local area 19 Local grid line 20 Local area 21 Local grid line 31 Local area 32 Local area 33 Local area 34 Local area 35 Local area 41 Placeable area 42 Object 43 Local Grid line 44… Global grid line

Claims (4)

[Claims] A means for displaying an area where the object can be arranged; a means for arranging a global grid line extending over the entire area where the object can be arranged; and a means for arranging a local grid line limited to a local area within the area where the object can be arranged. Means for designating an object position; and means for adsorbing and arranging the object whose position has been designated on one or both of a global grid line and a local grid line. system. 2. A step of displaying a placeable area of an object, a step of placing a global grid line extending over the whole placeable area, and a step of placing a local grid line limited to a local area within the placeable area. An object arranging method, comprising: a step of specifying a position of an object; and a step of adsorbing and arranging the object whose position is specified on one or both of a global grid line and a local grid line. . 3. A procedure for displaying an area where the object can be arranged, a procedure for arranging a global grid line extending over the entire area where the object can be arranged, and a procedure for arranging a local grid line limited to a local area within the area where the object can be arranged. An object characterized by causing a computer to execute: a procedure for designating the position of an object; and a procedure for adsorbing and arranging the object whose position is designated on one or both of a global grid line and a local grid line. Placement program. 4. A procedure for displaying an area where the object can be arranged, a procedure for arranging a global grid line extending over the entire area where the object can be arranged, and a procedure for arranging a local grid line limited to a local area within the area where the object can be arranged. An object characterized by causing a computer to execute: a procedure for designating the position of the object; and a procedure for adsorbing and arranging the designated object on one or both of the global grid line and the local grid line. A recording medium on which an arrangement program is recorded.